Disaster and Climate Resilience Consultant

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. The Disaster and Climate Resilience Consultant will support the Director and team in business development, project execution, and solutions design, focusing on climate adaptation strategies and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive literature reviews and research on a range of hazards and vulnerabilities that affect key assets, utilizing both Canadian and international resources and case studies
• Analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data related to hazards, vulnerabilities, and geospatial information
• Translating technical research into clear, concise, and actionable insights, reports, and presentations that are accessible to diverse audiences
• Developing visually effective communication tools—such as maps, infographics, and dashboards—to support decision-making and stakeholder engagement
• Assisting in designing, preparing, and facilitating collaborative workshops and consultation meetings
• Building relationships and engaging with a variety of stakeholders, including ministries, technical institutions, local governments, Indigenous partners, and private sector representatives
• Capturing and documenting stakeholder input to ensure that project outcomes are both inclusive and well-informed
• Providing assistance to project managers in planning, coordinating, and executing resilience-focused projects
• Contributing to project documentation, tracking, and reporting to ensure that project milestones and Arcadis’ quality standards are consistently met
• Proactively identifying challenges and opportunities for enhancing project delivery and client satisfaction

Skills

• A Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Planning, Geography, Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline
• 1-5 years of relevant experience in engineering or environmental consulting, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, or resilience planning
• Experience and expertise in understanding climate data
• GIS mapping
• Data analysis

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